Special Event Notice
Special drop-ins for all advisors, March 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Running Start is hosting an information session on Wednesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. in-person at the Enumclaw campus. Learn more and sign up on the Events page.
Running Start at Green River College
Running Start is an exciting and nationally recognized program that allows high school juniors and seniors to enroll in college courses tuition-free. Credits earned at Green River are transferable to most four-year colleges and universities, and can satisfy high school graduation requirements. Students may attend classes at Green River full-time or part-time, depending on high school enrollment.
| Running Start Information Session 2023 |
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| Learn more by viewing our information session video here. Use passcode: GRCRS2023! |
Enrollment Dates & Deadlines:
RETURNING Students
| Quarter | EVF Priority Processing Date* | Enrollment Opens | Quarter Begins | Enrollment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | January 27 | February 7 | April 3 | April 5 |
| Fall 2023 | April 28 | May 9 | September 25 | September 27 |
NEW Students
| Quarter | Accepting Enrollment Packets | Enrollment Opens | RS Enrollment Packet Deadline | Quarter Begins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | February 1 | February 21 | March 22 | April 3 |
| Fall 2023 | April 1 | May 22 | Priority - July 3 / Final - September 15 | September 25 |
*Please note that Priority Processing Date means that students who turn in paperwork by this date have the assurance their documents will be processed prior to their enrollment date/time. Students who submit their documents after the priority processing date will be processed as soon as possible, in the order received.
About Running Start
Learn more about the Running Start program here!
Getting Started with Running Start
All of the steps and process to getting started with Running Start
Running Start Events
Keep up with all of our Information Sessions, Parent/Guardian Events, and Student Workshops
Running Start Forms
All of our important forms for future and current Running Start students
High School Equivalency Guides
Information regarding High School graduation requirements for Running Start students
Advising
Advising for all Running Start students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions for future students, current students, and parents/guardians
Meet the Staff
The Running Start staff are dedicated to supporting Running Start students' education at Green River College. Students can seek advising for course placement, educational planning, transfer planning and other needs. We offer support through various formats and programs such as orientations, appointments, workshops, email and social media.
Meet the StaffContact Us
Phone: 253-288-3380
Email: runningstart@greenriver.edu
(Do not include ID#)
Visit: Student Affairs & Success Center - SA 135
Virtual lobby: Zoom
Monday-Thursday:
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday:
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday:
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: Masks required for appointments.
Special Hours:
Friday March 24th - Closed
Campus In-Service Day
Friday April 28th - Open
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.